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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 28 ,2 01 7 | 8 If you need to get out of the cold and into some- place warm, Halton Hills has you covered. With the onset of colder temperatures, the Town of Halton Hills reminds resi- dents that in the event a Cold Alert is issued, or if you are suffering from the cold, the town has desig- nated warming centres throughout Halton Hills. These facilities will be open as places of comfort and warmth during nor- mal hours of operation. Mold-Masters SportsPlex -- 221 Guelph St., George- town Acton Arena and Community Centre -- 415 Queen St., Acton Halton Hills Library and Cultural Centre (Georgetown Branch) -- 9 Church St., Georgetown Halton Hills Public Library (Acton Branch) -- 17 River St., Ac- ton Halton Hills Civic Cen- tre -- 1 Halton Hills Dr., Georgetown Gellert Com- munity Centre -- 10241 8th Line, Georgetown "We want our residents to know that they have warm, safe places to go to escape from the cold when an alert is is- sued," Halton Hills mayor Rick Bonnette said. "We have been in touch with community service provid- ers to inform them of the town's warming centres as they deal firsthand with the people who may be most vulnerable." Extreme Cold Weather Alerts are issued by the Halton Region Health De- partment when tempera- tures are expected to fall below -15 degrees Celsius (without wind chill), or when weather conditions are severe enough to war- rant alerting the communi- ty to the risks involved with prolonged exposure. Anyone can be affected by extreme cold-related weather conditions, de- pending on length of time of exposure to cold and ex- ertion levels. Those espe- cially at risk include older adults (over the age of 65), infants and young chil- dren, outdoor workers, sport enthusiasts (hikers, skiers), homeless persons, and/or those lacking shel- ter, proper clothing or food. During extreme cold, resi- dents are encouraged to call or visit friends and neighbours who may be at risk and keep pets inside. The Region of Halton ad- vises that to keep yourself, your family and your home safe, you should know how to prevent cold-related health injuries, avoid fro- zen plumbing in your home when extreme cold temper- atures hit and be prepared if there is a cold-weather emergency. You can avoid cold-related injuries by dressing appropriately and covering exposed skin. To protect your home, ensure good air circulation to all plumbing areas. Re- member pipes can freeze when there is inadequate heat inside your home and the air temperature falls below zero. Open doorways to basement areas and crawl spaces enough to keep these areas warm. More tips to avoid frozen pipes can be found at hal- ton.ca/frozenpipes. In preparation for winter driving conditions, keep a car survival kit in your car at all times. This kit can include items such as a cellphone, blankets, booster cables, shovel, first-aid supplies, flashlight and batteries, ex- tra boots/socks, etc. A kit such as this can save your life or someone else's. Plan ahead and listen to the weather forecast. Addi- tional information, weath- er forecasts and wind-chill information can found at Environment Canada's website at www.weath- er.gc.ca. www.weather.gc- .ca. NEWS Town of Halton Hills designates warming centres KATHRYN BOYLE kboyle@theifp.ca The Town of Halton Hills reminds residents that in the event a Cold Alert is issued, or if you are suffering from the cold, the town has designated warming centres throughout Halton Hills. These facilities will be open as places of comfort and warmth during normal hours of operation. IFP file photo Book your uPCoMING eveNt today & reCeIve a CoMPlIMeNtary MeNu uPGrade valued at $350! Whether it's a small gathering or a large gala, celebrate in style at Eagle Ridge. 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